Overview
To be an efficient, flexible member of the laboratory and wider Pathology service providing a consistently high quality and professional service. The Operational Managers for Cellular Pathology are key members of the Cellular Pathology Team. As such responsibilities extend beyond the technical performance of the department, the post-holder will be expected to assist in the management of resources (staff, equipment, consumables and premises), with a view to achieving optimum quality and efficiency. The Operational Managers will play a lead role within his/her speciality and will be expected to respond positively to the changing demand on the service, through innovation, communication, setting standards and achieving results. The post holder will coordinate and manage all aspects of the local delivery of Digital Pathology and automation projects within the Cellular Pathology Department working with laboratory, procurement, IT, and business management as it moves towards the next generation of automation within Cellular Pathology.
Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Service Lead and other Operational Managers in their absence.
* Have in depth scientific and technical expertise in Cellular Pathology to understand how Digital, AI and Automation will be embedded into the day to day running of the laboratory.
* Actively monitor and report on progress against the project plan, including risk and benefits management, ensuring the project remains within budget.
* Report project progress at regular intervals to the Cellular Pathology Manager or Clinical Lead or other key stakeholders up to Board level.
* Manage dependencies and interfaces between projects and work within governance structures.
* Produce strategic documents for the trust that consider complex facts or situations requiring analysis and options.
* Apply high levels of knowledge to specialist business issues and apply evidence-based methodologies to specify issues and possible solutions, including analytical and problem-solving approaches.
* Lead and be responsible for digitisation of workflows and automation pathways.
* Implement AI systems to assist in reporting pathways.
* Maintain scientific and clinical credibility by undertaking clinically and scientifically focused work.
* Work as part of a team providing a timely and accurate high-quality Cellular Pathology service.
* Work with consultant pathologists and service management to introduce new tests or processes.
* Apply specialised professional judgement and quality control to solve complex problems and ensure corrective actions occur in the event of non-compliance.
* Help in the management of the section by supervising, organizing and planning operational activities and reporting non-compliances to the manager.
* Assist in maintaining a robust audit system for Cellular Pathology.
* Advise service users on laboratory protocols and convey information clearly to aid patient care planning and management.
* Work across organisational and professional boundaries to improve patient care.
* Promote change to develop professional practice and enhance patient care.
* Ensure adequate consumable stocks and reagents and quality control materials are available and maintain stable financial management.
* Ensure staff use resources and equipment efficiently and minimise waste.
* Report faults and non-compliances to the line manager and take corrective action.
* Work closely with the line manager to maintain highly complex laboratory equipment and keep records for audit and accreditation.
* Work independently applying professional knowledge and judgement within SOP guidelines.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of Digital Pathology and understand future developments including automation processes.
About the Trust
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can fulfil our values, improve care, and solve healthcare problems of tomorrow. We value diversity of thinking and lived experience as we become a learning organisation and strive to deliver compassionate care for our patients.
Additional information
We have been rated as “Good” by CQC and have received recognitions including The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust supports flexible working arrangements and will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Advert closing date
This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025
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